Rea Simons

Rea Simons is affiliated with Old Dominion University (ODU), where they hold a Ph.D. in Information Studies from the University of Texas at Austin (2019). Their work focuses on Library and Information Science (LIS), Accessibility, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in educational and technological contexts.

• Education: Ph.D. in Information Studies, University of Texas at Austin (2019)

Their research explores:

• Integrating Disability Studies and Accessibility into LIS curricula
• Designing inclusive gaming communities and ICT systems
• Addressing whiteness and promoting anti-racist pedagogy in LIS programs
• Ethical AI and collaborative systems in Computer-Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW)
• Enhancing user experience in healthcare patient portals for marginalized populations

Their publications (2015–2023) span topics in LIS education, social informatics, and inclusive design. No scientific awards or student advisement details are explicitly mentioned.